Description:

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE; Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An exquisite Roman carnelian intaglio hand-carved with the image of a female figure - either the goddess Victoria (Greek Nike) or Minerva (Greek Athena) - writing on a shield, all fit into a Neoclassical ring of over 23 karat (96.4%) gold. Boasting a translucent hue of vermillion, the lovely gem shows the draped and helmeted goddess seated on a short column and facing left as she holds up a stylus to an annular shield. A light outline is shown behind the deity, either intended as her wings if she is Victoria or a cape or throne back if she is Minerva. A serpentine vine extends from beneath the shield. Size of intaglio: 0.4" L x 0.3" W (1 cm x 0.8 cm); of ring: 0.9" L x 0.8" W (2.3 cm x 2 cm); US ring size: 7.75; gold quality: 96.4% (equivalent to over 23 karats); weight: 4.2 grams

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired March 31,1966

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  • Condition: Ancient intaglio set in Neoclassical gold ring to be wearable. Intact and in overall excellent condition with impressive preservation of detail.

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